Arrive in Venice, transfer† via shared water taxi to your hotel and spend the balance of the day at your leisure. Later in the day, enjoy an orientation meeting and then do as the Venetian do! Visit cicchetteria, for a classic Venetian aperitif and sample local specialties (cicchetti) while sipping a typical “ombra” of wine. Remainder of the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Venice 5:00 pm Welcome drink, orientation & cicchetti

*Cruisetour Hotels will be assigned in guest documents beginning 60 days prior to departure date.

Begin the day with a guided walking tour of romantic Venice. View the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs and visit the Doge’s Palace, whose facade features a massive late-Gothic gate, known as the Porta della Carta. Complete the tour with an unforgettable 30-minute gondola ride with music along the famous Grand Canal, and glide along the centuries-old canals, the lavish palaces and under famous arched bridges. (Gondola ride is weather permitting. Maximum four guests per gondola. This is not a private gondola ride.) Take the remainder of the day to explore Venice on your own.

Today begins with a boat ride to the island of Murano. Built on a series of small islands connected by bridges in the Venetian Lagoon, Murano is known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Enjoy a visit inside one of the island’s glass-blowing factories to witness firsthand the methods of this fascinating art. Continue to Burano, the most scenic island of the Lagoon, famous for its colorful houses and central church with leaning campanile. Visit Baldassarre Galuppi Street, the island’s main avenue, filled with tiny shops that sell famous handmade lace. Continue to the island of Torcello to visit the church of Santa Fosca. Here you will see the church’s unique portico in the form of a Greek cross and the Byzantine Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. Return to the main island of Venice, enjoy a gelato and continue to your hotel. Spend the afternoon at your leisure exploring Venice on your own.

Venice, Italy
You could start a discussion about Venice by praising its restaurants, wine bars, marble churches or blown glass. But you probably won't. You'll likely start with the fact that Venice is built on water. It is a place where people either float slowly down palace-lined man-made waterways or stroll down narrow alleyways. There's no more extraordinary place to find yourself, or lose yourself. Be sure to stay in Venice before your next European cruise.

Dubrovnik, Croatia
Despite the magnificent 13th century walls that surround the city, Dubrovnik is one of the most welcoming cruise destinations in all of Europe. Dubbed “the pearl of the Adriatic” by the poet, Lord Byron, this Croatian city exudes romantic charm and beautiful scenery with its shimmering marble streets, centuries-old buildings capped by bright orange roofs, and lovely beaches ensconced between awesome rocky ledges. Explore more of Dubrovnik on a
European cruise!

Athens (Piraeus), Greece
This is the cradle of civilization, the oldest city in Europe. Not only is this city home to the Acropolis and some of the most important architectural structures and archaeological finds in the Western world, It is also a very modern city, an urban amalgam of extraordinary art, culture, cuisine and shopping. Explore more of Athens on a
European cruise!

Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
Take a journey into the past in richly historic Ephesus. Once an ancient Greek city, Kusadasi was known for the famed Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Built, destroyed, and rebuilt again through several notably historical periods, Ephesus boasts abounding ruins and archaeological excavation sites. View what remains of the Roman Library of Celsus, the Gate of Augustus, the Tomb of John the Apostle, and the Basilica of St. John, among several other ancient remnants.

Split, Croatia
This Mediterranean city on the eastern shores of the Adriatic has a long and eventful history dating back to the awesome Diocletian's Palace (circa 295 A.D.) in the center of the city. Split offers cruise guests a wealth of exciting places to visit, from the majestic cathedral and marble streets in the center of town to the harbour area with its caf-lined promenades and views of coastal mountains.

Venice, Italy
You could start a discussion about Venice by praising its restaurants, wine bars, marble churches or blown glass. But you probably won't. You'll likely start with the fact that Venice is built on water. It is a place where people either float slowly down palace-lined man-made waterways or stroll down narrow alleyways. There's no more extraordinary place to find yourself, or lose yourself. Be sure to stay in Venice before your next European cruise.

† A transfer from airport to hotel is included if your flight info is provided to Norwegian Cruise Line 10 days prior to Cruisetour start date. This transfer is offered only on the starting date of the tour. Guests who do not provide flight information within these guidelines forfeit this service. Unused transfers are nonrefundable.

Important Notice for Guests with Disabilities:Due to physical constraints and space limitations, wheelchairs, walkers and motorized scooters may not be taken aboard motor coaches, nor are these devices suitable for touring. European Cruisetours are not wheelchair-accessible nor can they accommodate service animals. The tour operator reserves the right to remove guests who do not comply with these restrictions.

Important Notice for Guests with Young Children: The minimum age for children on Europe Cruisetours is eight. The tour operator reserves the right to remove guests who do not comply with this minimum-age requirement.

Please Note:

Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking.

Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing.

Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.

Check your specific sailing for exact departure and arrival times. All times are local to the port.

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